5 pairs
Proverbs 28:1 describes the wicked fleeing when no one pursues, which echoes Leviticus 26:17 where God warns that disobedience will cause the Israelites to flee even when no one is chasing them.
Thematic focusFear of the Wicked, Consequences of Disobedience.
Proverbs 28:9 states that if one turns away from hearing the law, even their prayer is an abomination, which aligns with John 9:31 where it is stated that God does not listen to sinners but to those who worship Him and do His will.
Thematic focusObedience, Prayer, Righteousness.
Proverbs 28:13 emphasizes the importance of confessing and forsaking sins to obtain mercy, which is echoed in 1 John 1:9 where confessing sins leads to forgiveness and cleansing from unrighteousness.
Thematic focusConfession, Mercy, Forgiveness.
Proverbs 28:20 warns that a faithful person will abound with blessings, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished, similar to 1 Timothy 6:9 which warns that those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare.
Thematic focusFaithfulness, Wealth, Temptation.
Proverbs 28:26 warns against trusting in one's own heart, which is deceitful, a concept also found in Jeremiah 17:9 where the heart is described as deceitful above all things.
Thematic focusTrust, Deception, Wisdom.